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Canon Cameras US 6310B002 EF 40mm f/2.8 STM Lens - Fixed Black
Brand | Canon |
Focal Length Description | 40 mm |
Lens Type | Standard |
Compatible Mountings | Canon EF |
Camera Lens Description | 40 month |
About this item
- 40mm focal length, Lens not zoom able, 64mm equivalent focal length on Canon APS-C Cameras
- Minimum focus distance at 0.30m/11.81 inch, F2.8 maximum aperture, F22 minimum
- Stepper type AF motor with full time manual focusing
- 52mm Filters, Lens Construction: 15 Elements in 12 Groups
- Focal Length and Maximum Aperture: 100mm 1:2.8
- Focus Adjustment: Inner focusing system with USM, full time manual focus available
- Canon's first mid-telephoto macro "L inches series lens to include Canon's sophisticated Image Stabilization
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Quality of material | 4.8 | — | 4.8 | 4.3 | 5.0 | 4.7 |
Picture quality | 4.7 | — | 4.7 | 4.9 | 4.8 | 4.8 |
Auto focus | 4.7 | — | 4.4 | 4.6 | 4.5 | 4.5 |
Image stabilization | 4.6 | — | 3.9 | 4.7 | 4.5 | 4.5 |
Durability | 5.0 | — | — | — | 4.8 | 4.7 |
Sold By | Ace Photo | U.S.Refurbs | Digital Goja | BH 52 Innovations | Amazon.com | Amazon.com |
lens type | Standard | Telephoto | Wide Angle | Standard | Wide Angle | Standard |
compatible mountings | Canon EF | Canon EF | Sony E | Canon EF-S | Canon EF-S | Canon EF |
lens design | Prime | — | Prime | Zoom | Zoom | Prime |
focus type | Manual Focus | — | Auto Focus | Auto/Manual | Stepper motor | Stepper motor |
minimum focal length | 40 millimeters | 40 millimeters | 30 millimeters | — | 10 millimeters | — |
max focal length | 40 millimeters | 40 millimeters | 30 millimeters | — | 18 millimeters | — |
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Canon EF 40mm f/2.8 STM Lens - Fixed
A unique and indispensable addition to Canon's series of EF lenses, the EF 40mm f/2.8 STM offers an ultra-slim and lightweight design. Incredibly compact in size, the EF 40mm f/2.8 STM delivers high image quality from the center to the periphery thanks to its advanced lens configuration including an aspherical element, a bright 2.8 aperture, and optimized coatings that minimize ghosting and flare while providing exceptional color balance. The EF 40mm f/2.8 STM's unobtrusive design helps the photographer avoid overwhelming their subjects with a large lens and to remain discreet in sensitive shooting situations with no compromise in performance. Its diminutive design is complemented by features such as a developed stepping motor for smooth and quiet continuous AF while capturing video with the Canon EOS Rebel T4i DSLR, a circular aperture (7 blades) for beautiful soft-focus backgrounds, and a short minimum focusing distance of only 0.98 ft./0.30 m.
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Product Dimensions | 0.87 x 2.68 x 2.68 inches |
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Item Weight | 0.16 ounces |
ASIN | B00894YP00 |
Item model number | 6310B002 |
Customer Reviews |
4.7 out of 5 stars |
Best Sellers Rank | #1,115 in SLR Camera Lenses |
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
Date First Available | June 7, 2012 |
Department | Electronics |
Manufacturer | Canon Cameras US |
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A unique and indispensable addition to Canon’s series of EF lenses, the new EF 40mm f/2.8 STM offers an ultra-slim and lightweight design. Incredibly compact in size, the EF 40mm f/2.8 STM delivers high image quality from the center to the periphery thanks to its advanced lens configuration including an aspherical element, a bright 2.8 aperture, and optimized coatings that minimize ghosting and flare while providing exceptional color balance. The EF 40mm f/2.8 STM’s unobtrusive design helps the photographer avoid overwhelming their subjects with a large lens and to remain discreet in sensitive shooting situations with no compromise in performance. Its diminutive design is complemented by features such as a newly developed stepping motor for smooth and quiet continuous AF while capturing video with the Canon EOS Rebel T4i DSLR, a circular aperture (7 blades) for beautiful soft-focus backgrounds, and a short minimum focusing distance of only 0.98 feet/0.30 meters. 1 Year Warranty
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Customers like the quality, size, value, image quality and portability of the camera lens. For example, they mention it's solid, produces high quality images, it'll fit in a pocket and is pretty good for the cheap price. That said, some complain about the portability.
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Customers are satisfied with the quality of the lens. They mention that it has a nice build, is solid, and produces high-quality output. The lens is inexpensive, but it doesn't feel cheap. It's an amazing lens that produces pleasing results with an APS-C camera. The result is very pleasing, and it's interesting.
"...with somewhat better optical quality, vastly better fit, finish, and durability, much better background blur quality (though less quantity), and..." Read more
"...Impressive build quality. This lens might be inexpensive, but it doesn't feel cheap.CONS* Hard to manually adjust focus...." Read more
"...funny - does he have a lens on there? * It's sturdy - MUCH better constructed than the slightly cheaper f1.8 50mm * Fast f2.8 when..." Read more
"...It's fairly inexpensive as far as lenses go. It has a solid build-quality, and you will be extremely satisfied with the shots this little guy..." Read more
Customers like the size of the lens. They mention it's compact, attractive looking, and has a solid fit. The lens is good for head and shoulder portraits, and fits stuff better in tight crowds. The profile is tiny, and it has nice creamy bokeh.
"...It's a good length for head and shoulder portraits at comfortable distances and while you won't capture a full room with it, it is wide enough that..." Read more
"...This lens is tiny! Yes, mounted on a battery-gripped SLR you still stand out a bit, but not nearly as much as you do with most other lenses*..." Read more
"...THE GOOD:- It's REALLY small. Attached to the camera body, it's about the length of a thumb...." Read more
"...EF f/2.8 pancake lens makes a great addition to your gear, with its small size, sharp photos, and low price...." Read more
Customers appreciate the value of the lens. They say it's a great backup lens, and appreciate the high-quality portability. Customers also mention that the lens is pretty good for the cheap price.
"...size and weight of this lens are remarkable, and its optical performance is great for the price...." Read more
"...all but 2.8, wide-open and still good there too. * Well priced for the quality.No cons at all...." Read more
"...It was cheap, and seemed pretty versatile. So I was about to order that...." Read more
"...I have both and I'll explain why I think they're both great deals for the price and when I think one should be used instead of the other...." Read more
Customers are satisfied with the image quality of the lens. They mention that it produces sharp, stunning images with high contrast. The optical quality seems great, and the bokeh is decent.
"...lens you get a similar, but slightly wider, lens with somewhat better optical quality, vastly better fit, finish, and durability, much better..." Read more
"...You could even carry it in a pocket.* Great image quality. I really am impressed at the results based on the low price point*..." Read more
"...I seriously can't even begin to stress how incredible the image quality is. It also works incredibly well in low-light situations...." Read more
"...-135 because of the versatility of it's focal range at a reasonably adequate image quality, but the 50mm 1.8 was a no-brainer when it came down to..." Read more
Customers find the lens light enough to slip into a pocket quickly. They say the pancake form not only reduces the weight and size of the rig, but also makes the camera very easy to carry around. Customers also mention that it works better for walk-around photos and is a great alternative lens to carry when walking around with a heavy camera.
"...better background blur quality (though less quantity), and even better portability..." Read more
"...Very light - this is much more portable than any other lens I own. You could even carry it in a pocket.* Great image quality...." Read more
"...meets or exceeds the L at the fixed focal length, and is far more portable as well." Read more
"...It's so much more portable, lighter, and just less cumbersome to have around. If I have my camera slung around my back, I hardly even notice it...." Read more
Customers are satisfied with the sharpness of the lens. They mention that it is extremely sharp, and the clarity is absolutely astounding. They also say that the optics are very sharp, making the lens sharper than the kit lens. Customers also say the results are very crisp, with nice contrast and better than decent bokeh.
"...Certainly sharp enough that you won't notice any problems unless you really go hunting for them...." Read more
"...* Very quiet auto-focus making it good for video * Sharper than average, nice contrast...." Read more
"...The pictures are crystal clear and sharp as a tack. The colors are phenomenal, well-represented, and don't bleed or blur...." Read more
"...On the other hand, I like the color, the sharpness and the overall image quality of the 40mm..." Read more
Customers like the performance of the lens. They say it performs well, produces outstanding results, and works well with a Canon Speedlite flash. It is fast, small, and true to color. However, some customers feel that the autofocus is not ideal, but works well for still photography. They also mention that the lens works better on crop sensor bodies.
"...taking pictures in the dark without high ISO, but it is entirely useable indoors at night, and if you are capturing a close portrait it will blur..." Read more
"...two hundred bucks doesn't seem "affordable" at first, it delivers very solid results that you could expect from lenses that cost several times as..." Read more
"...Excellent in all but 2.8, wide-open and still good there too. * Well priced for the quality.No cons at all...." Read more
"...it's not the best for low-light... but in my experience, it works incredibly well...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the autofocus of the lens. Some mention that there has been no problem with focusing, it's fast and precise, and the focus at the edges is also really great. However, others say that it'll stay focused and that it is hard to manually adjust focus.
"...focus, you will need to switch to manual mode, making it hard to pre-focus with autofocus, then manual focus while recording without hitting the..." Read more
"...this lens is sharp wide open, high contrast and perfect focus with no microadjust on my 6D. So I took blew the dust off the front element, and..." Read more
"...CONS* Hard to manually adjust focus. This is my only major gripe with this lens. It is doable, but it definitely takes getting used to...." Read more
"...This lens was good for video, very smooth and for the most part quiet. It's not as loud as other lenses but it's not totally silent either...." Read more
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So, if it's going to be sitting on your camera, how good is it? Will you regret that it was the only lens you had with you when you went out? As a prime lens, you obviously won't be able to zoom, but don't forget that modern dSLRs have a lot of resolution to burn in cropping. 40mm is a decent all around lens. On crop sensors (Rebels, 60D, 7D, etc.) it acts as a slightly wide portrait lens or a slightly zoomed in standard (acting about like a 64mm) and on full frame cameras it will give you a nice slightly wide standard. Some people have expressed doubt about the utility on crop sensors, but I think it's pretty good. It's a good length for head and shoulder portraits at comfortable distances and while you won't capture a full room with it, it is wide enough that you can get two or three people in frame if you have some room to back up. You'll find it a bit tight as a walk around lens if you like to take pictures of large features on buildings on the same side of the street as you (like stairs or doorways), but it is a great length for capturing smaller details while still being wide enough to be useful at capturing a more distant vista across the street (just don't count on showing a full building). In short, a compromise, but a decent one.
At f 2.8 you won't be taking pictures in the dark without high ISO, but it is entirely useable indoors at night, and if you are capturing a close portrait it will blur the background nicely, but there is no competing with a 1.4 or even 1.8. The better news is that it is quite sharp all the way open at 2.8. Certainly sharp enough that you won't notice any problems unless you really go hunting for them. Any trade-offs made to make it so small are less than those needed to make zoom lens. If you are used to a kit zoom, you will find this incredibly sharp. Similarly the quality of the background blur is a decided step up from entry level. Optically, you won't find anything to fault unless you go looking for it.
Likewise, the build quality is great for the price. With so little length there isn't much room for flex. The focus ring is small, but solid, and it turns easily without making any rubbing sound. The STM motor is quiet, but definitely not silent. It's similar to a USM motor, but with more of a "zip" sound rather than the stuttering beeping slipping sound of USM. It is fast enough that, again, you won't notice. If you are taking video and you move the focus ring very, very, slowly, it will move silently or with just an occasional click, but if you turn it quickly, it will produce a zip that will be audible with the internal mic.
Little details: The aperture adjusts slowly when in video mode on my camera, making it silent (one of my other lenses, snaps between aperture settings with an audible click) and presumably less sudden in lighting transition. Full time manual focus is a little strange due to focus by wire. If you have your camera controls set up in the default fashion, you can't just grab the ring at any time and have the lens move, you have to engage focusing first. So, for instance, if you push the shutter half way and allow it to lock focus in one shot mode, you can then move the focus while you keep the shutter pressed. In other words it will work great for post-autofocus adjustments, but not for pre-focusing to start the autofocus from a reasonable point. This is mostly frustrating in video where in order to manually adjust your focus, you will need to switch to manual mode, making it hard to pre-focus with autofocus, then manual focus while recording without hitting the switch (and probably moving the camera in the process). That said, you can fix this (at least on the 7D) by changing the half-pressed shutter to something like "metering start" instead of "AF start" and using the back AF-on button to focus. In that mode, manual focus works truly full time. To take advantage of this, I have one of my Custom User Mode settings set up for video, including that control change so that video mode allows constant focus override while normal picture taking is unaffected.
Bottom line: At a price that makes it one of the cheapest Canon lenses available, this provides an interesting choice against the cheapest lens, the 50mm 1.8. With this lens you get a similar, but slightly wider, lens with somewhat better optical quality, vastly better fit, finish, and durability, much better background blur quality (though less quantity), and even better portability (almost flat package and no fear of snapping off that plastic mount putting this in a bag). What you lose is that wide open 1.8. Personally this makes the 40mm the winner for the spot of "default low cost lens that sits on my camera." For a wide open lens, I'll save for one of the 1.4s instead.
To give some background: I do shoot professionally, but got this lens mostly for personal use - I simply prefer the versatility of a zoom lens for professional work, although seeing the impressive results I might incorporate it for future assignments. I currently own two bodies, a 5D Mark II and a 7D. While my main lenses are high-end (the 24-105L, 70-200L 2.8 IS II, and 100mm Macro), since I started off with a Rebel series body I also am familiar with a lot of the cheaper lenses Canon sells, including the 50mm f/1.8. I really liked the 50 f/1.8 because of its convenient size - but by comparison to this lens, it now seems big!
I love this 40mm f/2.8 lens on both of my bodies, but find its focal range to be much more useful on a full-frame than crop-sensor body. Keep in mind that if you have a crop body, the effective focal length of this lens comes out to 64mm! Even at that length, you can still get impressive shots with beautiful bokeh, but in my experience 64mm was more inconvenient to work with than 40mm. I'd still recommend it for APS-C bodies though, because the image quality thus far has been very impressive.
PROS
* Very small lens, which allows for much more inconspicuous shooting if you want to blend into the background. This lens is tiny! Yes, mounted on a battery-gripped SLR you still stand out a bit, but not nearly as much as you do with most other lenses
* Very light - this is much more portable than any other lens I own. You could even carry it in a pocket.
* Great image quality. I really am impressed at the results based on the low price point
* Impressive build quality. This lens might be inexpensive, but it doesn't feel cheap.
CONS
* Hard to manually adjust focus. This is my only major gripe with this lens. It is doable, but it definitely takes getting used to. This is especially pronounced if you have big hands. That being said, I think the convenience of the small lens size makes up for this minor inconvenience.
* Yes, as some other reviewers have already mentioned, there is some vignetting wide open. This doesn't bother me too much as I find the vignetting to be acceptable, but some others might not like it even if it can be corrected in post-processing - it depends on personal preference
CONCLUSIONS
I will try to upload photos demonstrating this lens' ability in the next few weeks; in the meantime, some people have already added to the gallery here, and undoubtedly many pictures will start appearing on Flickr.
Some people will inevitably find the need to ask why I gave the lens 5 stars if there are some cons. For the price I paid for this lens, I am very happy with my results, and think the cons are outweighed by the pros. The size and weight of this lens are remarkable, and its optical performance is great for the price. Sure, you could compare this lens to much more expensive ones and find more shortcomings, but I think for most people's use, this lens is a terrific buy. The other reviewers thus far also seem to be happy with their purchase, which I think is a testament to the performance of this lens. I highly recommend you go for it!
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Excellent for family / casual portraits.
Can be good for landscapes but FOV isat 40mm is either a little tight or wide.
1) Fast focussing and very sharp images with bright colours
2) Not much flaring seen with bright lights.
3) Versatile for portraits and low light photos, along with videos
4) Compact Pancake, good build quality.
5) IMO better than 50mm, and consumes far less battery than the 50 mm.
Reviewed in India on March 4, 2020
1) Fast focussing and very sharp images with bright colours
2) Not much flaring seen with bright lights.
3) Versatile for portraits and low light photos, along with videos
4) Compact Pancake, good build quality.
5) IMO better than 50mm, and consumes far less battery than the 50 mm.